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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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